Coal Technician (Unanderra)

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SGS Australia seeks a Casual Coal Technician in Unanderra, NSW to join its Energy Minerals team and perform timely coal sampling, preparation and basic analysis for internal and external customers. You will be receipting, recording, sorting and storing samples, maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with analytical methods, SGS Quality Systems and onsite HSE standards, with shifts that may include day, afternoon and night coverage on weekdays or weekends. Ideal candidates have 6–12 months lab or chemical process experience or a Higher School Certificate with English, Maths and Science, a valid driver’s licence, and the ability to work in a team and meet deadlines. Highlight hands on testing and safety training in your application.

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

In Australia, our Energy Minerals business is a leading provider of coal testing, analysis and expert advice and we are currently looking for Coal Technicians to join our operations. We are seeking candidates who are looking for an exciting career change to work with a Global leader for quality and integrity role.

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Casual Coal Technician, based in Unanderra, NSW, where you'll be part of a fast-paced and supportive work environment.

In this role, your responsibilities will include the timely and quality sampling, preparation, and basic analysis of samples for both internal and external customers. You'll also contribute to achieving our mission and objectives in the areas of sample preparation, analysis, and storage.

You will be responsible but not limited to:

• Accurately conducting physical coal sampling and testing of routine samples
• Receipting, recording, sorting and storing coal samples as required
• Compliance with analytical methods, procedures and SGS Quality Systems & onsite HSE Standards
• Day to day upkeep of analytical and sample preparation equipment.
• Delivery of quality samples to both internal and external customers.
• Flexibility is critical as you may be required to complete day, afternoon and/or night shifts on weekdays or weekends. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will also have:

• Appropriate on-the-job training with 6-12 months experience in a laboratory or chemical process; OR
• Completion of Higher School Certificate with passes in English, Maths and Science or equivalent
• Progress towards or completion of relevant higher formal qualifications preferred
• Completion of a numeracy, writing and comprehension test to required standard
• Previous experience in a similar prep/laboratory is desirable but not essential
• The ability to work in a team environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A valid driver's licence (Car - minimum green provisional Car Licence) 

Additional Information

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.